Financial Analyst, Forto
Trade & Operations
Visa & Relocation Support
Online platform for freight forwarding
Job no longer available
Online platform for freight forwarding
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Visa & Relocation Support
501-1000 employees
Company mission
Simplifying global commerce has been our mission from day one.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on Finance person who can help to bring step change to the trade & operations finance department
- 1-2 years of experience in finance, commercial operations, or operations finance, bringing a fresh perspective to our team
- A keen analytical mind with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Ability to balance attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture outlook
- Talent for translating complex strategic concepts into clear, actionable financial insights
- Expert in spreadsheets and financial modeling, with SQL skills being a valuable asset
- Entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English, with German language skills appreciated
What the job involves
- Forto is looking to appoint an exceptionally talented Associate Finance Manager – Trade & Operations for its trade & operations finance function to join an already highly accomplished team. The role sits in the Finance department reporting to a senior finance manager
- This is a fascinating point at which to join a successful business, a strong brand, and IPO ambitions
- Drive operational excellence through insightful steering, reporting, and analysis of key performance indicators and business cases
- Shape strategic decisions by developing financial models and ROI estimates for innovative business initiatives
- Lead operational reviews and provide valuable controlling insights for both operational and trade organizations
- Champion innovation by identifying and presenting fresh ideas to senior management, challenging the status quo with well-researched, data-driven proposals
Our take
Logistics is developing into a paperless digitised industry. The market is expected to grow during the next few years, with digitisation continuing to be one of the key drivers supporting growth by reducing manual processes. Digital freight forwarding carries major benefits, including instant quotes, transparent pricing, comparison of rates and carriers, tracking, easy documentation and more.
Forto is a provider of digitised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions, offering a single platform for managing the journey of a shipping container from origin to destination - a task long-handled with pen, paper and post-it notes. With supply chains strained by shifting consumption patterns and a steep economic recovery, Forto's freight management system can be key for clients to maximise visibility and flexibility of shipments, empowering customers with clearer insights.
Forto's larger clients include online furniture retailer Home 24 and German supermarket chain Edeka. The company's 2022 funding was invested in international expansion, whilst a partnership with climate action tech startup Cozero cemented Forto's ambitions to reduce its carbon footprint across its operations.
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Insights
-7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Mar 2022
$250m
SERIES D
Jun 2021
$240m
SERIES C
Total funding: $618.3m
Company benefits
- Climate Action - Emission Offsetting, Donating Trees, Paperless Office
- Sport - Urban Sports Club Discount, Yoga Sessions, Back Trainings
- Mental Health Platform
- L&D Budget - Trainings & Library, Language Courses
- 2 Performance Cycles
- Visa/Relocation Support
- Onboarding Plan, Remote Onboarding
- Buddy Program
- Inspiring Offices, Flexible desks, Office Shuttles
- Free vegan snacks and drinks
- Regular Events
- Corporate Benefits
- FutureBens
- Pension Scheme
- Employee & Sales Referral Program
- JobRad
- Flexible working hours
- Remote Work, Home Office Equipment
Company HQ
Kollwitzkiez, Berlin, Germany
Leadership
Ferry Heilemann
(Board Observer & Co-Founder)Co-founded a number of companies, including DailyDeal in 2009, Forto in 2016 and Pirate Impact in 2021.
Erik Muttersbach
(Board Member & Co-Founder)Experienced CTO with more than 10 years of experience building software. Founder of number of tech companies.
Michael Wax
(CEO & Co-Founder)Co-founder and CRO of KONUX from 2014-2015, and a Founders Pledge member since 2020.
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